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Attman Family History

Attman Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Artman, Axtman, Altman, Ottman, Antman, Allman, Notman, Titman

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Where is the Attman family from?

You can see how Attman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Attman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Attman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Attman families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Attman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Attman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Attman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Attman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Attman. 21% of Attman men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Attman women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Attman were Proprietor and Teacher.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    21%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Proprietor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    28%
  • Bookkeeper
    19%
  • Operator
    14%
  • Teacher
    14%

What Attman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Attman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Attman census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 216 immigration records available for the last name Attman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 93 military records available for the last name Attman. For the veterans among your Attman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Attman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Attman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Attman in 1963 was 95, and 35 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Attman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Attman ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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